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Here's your plan for a festive drive with holiday lights, giant gingerbread house, and hot chocolate. Watch the video 👇

Hop in your car and get into the holiday spirit with four stops: two houses decked out in holiday decor, The Fairmont, and Ghirardelli Square to sip hot chocolate under string lights.

Festive Holiday Drive

Drive to two lavishly decorated homes in San Francisco, enjoy dazzling holiday lights and decorations, soaking in the festive spirit.

Holiday Decor Viewing

✅ Before you go 
• Jump in the car anytime after it gets dark (so basically after 4:30pm), and here's a holiday playlist to throw on: https://open.spotify.com/album/4QPliGQlwNIVRrf7NQ1UkT?si=V_xyNMkDQm6a2-64P0j5EQ&nd=1

💪Pro tips: 
• The address of the first house in the video: 69 Castro St. There isn’t much available about who owns this house, but I do know they love the holidays
• The address of the second house in the video: 45 Upper Terrace in Corona Heights. It’s owned by husbands Wade Joffrion and Greg Price, who have been extensively decorating their house for almost every holiday since 1999

Check out two houses decked out in holiday decorations

Visit The Fairmont in Nob Hill to marvel at a giant gingerbread house and a beautiful Christmas tree, enhancing your holiday spirit.

Christmas Display

🚗Transportation:
• 15min drive from the houses 

Check out the giant gingerbread house and Christmas tree at The Fairmont

Enjoy a festive evening at Ghirardelli Square with delightful hot chocolate and holiday shopping amid sparkling lights and carols.

Holiday Lights

💪Pro tips: 
• While you're here, check out any of the shops for holiday gifts! 

Grab hot chocolate and check out lights from Ghirardelli Square

Here's one of my favorite things to do around the holidays

to get into the spirit without the crowds or the cost.

Grab your friends and go for a drive to the most festive spots in town.

First up a few houses that go all out with the decorations,

These are just quick stops to admire the lights and

also dream about one-day owning house in the city,

however unrealistic that maybe for me. Next,

we drove over the Fairmont and parked in front of Huntington Park,

which had this adorable like tunnel and lights all around.

they have this giant tree and the iconic life size gingerbread house.

I wish I could put a smell into this video. It smelled so delicious

and it was pretty cool to be able to walk through it.

Finally, we headed to Ghirardelli Square for some hot chocolate.

The square has tons of lights all around and carols playing throughout.

It was such a fun, easy and festive night.

so share this with your favorite co pilot for a night this month.

Here's your plan for enjoying live reggae music, dancing, and relaxing in Golden Gate Park. Watch the video 👇

Get ready for chill vibes and great music at this awesome weekly event! 

Crucial Reggae Sundays

Enjoy live reggae music and lively vibes every Sunday afternoon at the Music Concourse in Golden Gate Park, perfect for relaxing and people-watching.

Live Reggae Concert


✅ Before you go
• Check out the event organizer’s page on EventBrite to get tickets for the event. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/crucial-reggae-sundays-free-weekly-reggae-concert-in-golden-gate-park-2026-tickets-1984161884609?aff=ebdsoporgprofile


💪 Pro tips
• If driving, park at the south parking garage by the Academy of Sciences to be right by the event.

Arrive at Music Concourse 

Music and great vibes on a Sunday afternoon.

That's what you can expect when you come out to Crucial Reggae Sundays.

Located between the De Young Museum and the Academy of Sciences,

Crucial Reggae Sundays is a free weekly show

at the Music Concourse of Golden Gate Park.

people were enjoying the beautiful weather,

and jamming out to the great music that was being played.

and that's exactly what happens when this event takes place.

and joy being felt through the tunes that the DJs were playing.

It was incredible to hear all the great music being played,

while being in one of the most beautiful parts of the city.

and take in all the great views around this part of the Golden Gate Park.

If you're looking for a fun and free activity to do on a Sunday afternoon,

then you have to check out Crucial Reggae Sundays.

Here's your plan for a guided wine and art walk with scenic vineyard views at Donum Estate. Watch the video 👇

Sip award-winning Pinot Noir and Chardonnay while exploring Donum Estate’s Carneros Experience, a guided wine and art walk overlooking extraordinary outdoor monumental art and breathtaking vineyard views through one of Sonomas most unique properties. 

Scenic Wine + Art Walk in Sonoma 🍷

Experience a guided wine and art walk at Donum Estate, tasting acclaimed Pinot Noir and Chardonnay while exploring stunning sculptures and vineyard views in Sonoma's Carneros region.

Wine Tasting & Art Walk

✅ Before you go
• Reservations are required. Book the Carneros Experience here: https://www.exploretock.com/thedonumestate/
• Wear comfortable shoes. The experience takes place outdoors and involves walking through vineyards, gardens, and art installations spread across the estate.
• Arrive early. The estate’s thoughtfully designed arrival experience and outdoor sculpture collection are worth enjoying before your tour begins.

💪 Pro tips
• Book the first tour of the day for cooler temperatures, softer light, and fewer guests on the walking paths.
• Give yourself extra time. The sculptures are spread throughout the property, and you’ll want to linger at many of the installations and viewpoints.
• Ask questions about the artwork. Many pieces were commissioned specifically for the estate, and hearing the stories behind them adds another layer to the experience.
• Keep your camera ready. The combination of monumental sculptures, vineyard views, contemporary architecture, and wine country scenery makes Donum incredibly photogenic.
• Plan a leisurely lunch afterward. The Carneros region is home to excellent restaurants and wineries, making it easy to turn your visit into a full wine country day.
• Reserve well in advance. The most popular experiences and weekend time slots can fill up quickly, particularly during spring and fall.

Head to Donum Estate 

There's something magical about the rolling hills

of Carneros nestled between Napa and Sonoma,

especially when you think you've already experienced it all.

After countless tastings and vineyard visits over the years,

I honestly didn't expect to be surprised anymore

a guided walking tour through Donum’s culinary gardens,

rolling vineyards and monumental art installations,

all paired with thoughtfully selected Donum wines along.

Every detail feels curated to slow you down

and fully appreciate the land around you.

Donum exists at the intersection of land,

Their vision transformed the estate into one of the most

unique winery experiences in Sonoma through the Donum Collection,

a globally inspired collection of nearly 70

monumental artworks thoughtfully placed throughout the property.

The estate is regeneratively farmed and focuses.

Exclusively on single vineyard Pinot Noir

and Chardonnay sourced from Northern California's

it carries through each aspect of the property.

An unforgettable part is discovering the breathtaking

glass panorama pavilion tucked inside the hillside.

The Donum Estate is truly something special,

and winemaking come together to create something

greater than a typical tasting experience.

Here's your plan for savoring smash burgers with friends on a cozy, lively patio in Cole Valley. Watch the video 👇

Skip going straight home and grab smash burgers with friends on a cozy, dreamy patio.

SF’s Best Burger + Patio Vibes 🍔✨

Grab smash burgers and drinks with friends on Lovely's patio in Cole Valley—a perfect cozy post-work hangout with communal seating and a dreamy garden setting.

Eat Smash Burgers

✅ Before you go
• Lovely’s operates out of Woods bar. Each has different hours. Lovely’s is open Monday, Weds -Sat from 5pm - 9pm and Sunday, 1-5pm. Closed on Tuesdays.
• Order drinks from the counter and food at your table.
• Patio seating is communal so walk towards the back and ask the staff for seating. They’ll point you to available seats.

💪 Pro tips
• Try to arrive as close to opening to avoid the long food waits or risking it selling out for the night
• Lovely’s also offers Hot Dogs – worth a try!

Visit Lovely’s 

This is your sign to not go straight home after work.

text your friends and pull up to Lovely's in Cole Valley.

smashed burgers are easily some of the best in the city.

We got the Drive-Thru burger with cheese,

Add a cold drink and suddenly your random weeknight feels like a plan.

So save this for the next time you need an easy after work day.

Here's your plan for unwinding after work with arcade games and friendly competition. Watch the video 👇

Shake up your weeknight and ditch the stress with an arcade night—no waits, just games.

After Work Arcade🕹️👾 > Going Home 

Head to Emporium Arcade Bar in Alamo Square for classic arcade games, free pool, and a chill after-work vibe—arrive early for minimal waiting and more play time.

Arcade Gaming

✅ Before you go
• IDs +bag check are required to enter but the entrance itself is free
• Tokens are $0.25 each and yes, you can use a credit/debit card
• Most games cost anywhere between 2 - 4 tokens per person.
• Arrive before 6:30pm if you want less wait times and more play time 

💪 Pro tips
• Pool tables are free
• come on Tuesdays for Jeopardy night (7pm)
• If gaming isn’t your thing, there’s a full bar inside you can always chill at or watch a live game on the projector screens

1. Visit Emporium Arcade Bar 🕹️

Here's an easy way to shake up your weeknight routine.

Grab a friend and pull up to Emporium Arcade Bar.

We got there around 6 and basically had the whole place to ourselves.

No waiting and straight into the games —

which is how we ended up playing for 2 hours straight.

Just shutting our brains off and getting a little competitive.

So save this for when you need a real reset after work.